Art Foundation for People With Disabilities Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
HELPING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN NEED
- Income
- $163,240
- Spending
- $154,549
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $97,116, secretary
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (5)
- OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER INCLUSIVITY, REHABILITATION, AND PERSONAL GROWTH BY DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATE THE ARTS INTO THE LIVES OF THOSE FACING UNIQUE CHALLENGES.
- WE HARNESS THE CREATIVE POTENTIAL OF THE ARTS TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE REHABILITATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THROUGH CAREFULLY CRAFTED PROGRAMS, WE PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE AND EXPRESSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPLORE THEIR ARTISTIC TALENTS WHILE ENHANCING THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING.
- WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY PERSON DESERVES ACCESS TO THE ARTS. OUR ORGANIZATION OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING TO PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, TEACHERS, BEHAVIORAL THERAPISTS, AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. BY EQUIPPING THESE DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS WITH THE TOOLS AND METHODOLOGIES TO IMPLEMENT OUR PROGRAMS, WE ARE SPREADING THE JOY OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND FACILITATING GROWTH WITHIN THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY. BY ACTIVELY PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND ADVOCATING FOR INCLUSIVITY, WE WORK TOWARDS BREAKING DOWN SOCIETAL BARRIERS AND NURTURING A CULTURE OF UNDERSTANDING, ACCEPTANCE, AND COLLABORATION.
- OUR FOUNDATION SERVES AS A VOICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, ADVOCATING FOR THEIR RIGHTS AND HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCESSIBLE ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES. THE [ARTXPWD] PROGRAMS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN FOCUSING ON AN INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY INSTEAD OF THEIR DISABILITY. WE COLLABORATE WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, POLICYMAKERS, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY TO DRIVE CHANGE AND ENSURE THAT CREATIVE SPACES ARE WELCOMING TO ALL.
- BEYOND OUR PROGRAMS, WE STRIVE TO CREATE A SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONNECTION. WE ACTIVELY ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITIES TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF ARTS-BASED INTEGRATION AND REHABILITATION. THROUGH ADVOCACY, OUTREACH, AND COLLABORATION, WE WORK TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS AND BUILD A MORE INCLUSIVE WORLD.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2008.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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